Oddu, Oḍḍu: 2 definitions
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Oddu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramOḍḍu (ओड्डु) is a variant reading for Oḍra.—According to the Kubjikāmatatantra, after her tour, the goddess finally reunites with the god in a place called Uḍu. According to the edited text of the Kubjikāmatatantra the god is called, the ‘Great Lord of Oḍra’ (oḍramaheśāna).
Note: In Kumārikākhaṇḍa verse 6.223-224 the reading of Oḍramaheśāna is Oḍḍumaheśāna. Cf. Kubjikāmatatantra verse 11.50 where the name is Śrīmadoḍrakuleśvara. In Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā verse 18.66 Oḍamaheśvara is said to be the lord of Oḍḍiyāna.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusOḍḍu (ಒಡ್ಡು):—
1) [verb] to put, place across or against.
2) [verb] to resist; to oppose.
3) [verb] to keep or put at a place.
4) [verb] to project forward; to protrude.
5) [verb] to offer; to present; to tender.
6) [verb] to array the troop in the battlefield.
7) [verb] to cause to go or flow (forward, toward, etc.).
8) [verb] to stretch oneself, one’s limbs, wings, cloth, etc.
9) [verb] ಒಡ್ಡಿಕೊಳ್ [oddikol] oḍḍikoḷ to stretch forward; 2. to keep or lay across; 3. to come together in a group; to throng; ಒಡ್ಡಿನಿಲ್ [oddinil] oḍḍinil to stand against; to oppose; to resist.
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Oḍḍu (ಒಡ್ಡು):—
1) [noun] an assemblage of objects regarded as a unit; a heap of things.
2) [noun] an army of soldiers; military force.
3) [noun] a barrier, strong wall built against attack or flow of water etc.; a dam; a weir; an embankment.
4) [noun] a small pond where water is held.
5) [noun] the manner, style of organisation or construction; structure; fabric.
6) [noun] money offered as a stake as in gambling.
7) [noun] harvested crop, hay spread on the floor; for getting the grains separated.
8) [noun] a false show; a display to attract otheṛs attention.
9) [noun] the quality that pleases the sight, as tidiness, beauty, etc.
10) [noun] a basket like structure set across the flow of water to catch fish; a fish-trap.
11) [noun] ಒಡ್ಡು ಒತ್ತಲು [oddu ottalu] oḍḍu ottalu a strong barrier built to hold back, divert flowing water; a dam; ಒಡ್ಡುಹಾಕಿಸು [odduhakisu] oḍḍu hākisu to cause to build a strong barrier across a flow of water to check the flow, hold back or divert the water; ಒಡ್ಡುಹಾಕು [odduhaku] oḍḍu hāku to build a strong barrier across a flow of water to check the flow, hold back or divert the water.
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Oḍḍu (ಒಡ್ಡು):—[noun] the cut stalks of wheat or other grain left in the ground after reaping; a stubble.
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Oḍḍu (ಒಡ್ಡು):—[noun] = ಒಡ್ಡತನ [oddatana].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Oddudari, Oddudoru, Oddugallu, Oddugattu, Oddugedu, Oddugode, Oddugol, Oddumaheshana, Oddumgadi, Oddumgal, Oddumgay, Oddunatha, Odduvalage.
Ends with (+36): Adanikoddu, Adavoddu, Addaluvoddu, Addavoddu, Addoddu, Adeyoddu, Annekalloddu, Athukula boddu, Boddu, Bontha oddu, Chira-talliboddu, Desehoddu, Dharmagoddu, Doddu, Edeyoddu, Eneyoddu, Goddu, Guriyoddu, Hegaloddu, Hoddu.
Full-text: Bontha oddu, Olle, Odunatha, Oddunatha, Odupitha.
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